RN Resource Nurse – PCCU Nursing Administration (FTD)

About the Role

Primarily responsible for the shift-to-shift operations of the hospital, including managing the logistics of patient admissions and bed control, assisting with staffing in the absence of the Director or Assistant Director, and addressing/resolving patient emergencies. Participates in direct care as well as managerial tasks. Acts as the facilitator of the Rapid Response Team and responds to all Codes. Collaborates with other staff in sharing resources, providing support, and offering leadership during the shift. Maintains patient safety and confidentiality at all times. Under the direction of the Laboratory, assumes responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

Schedule

Flexible schedules to cover all shifts and weekends, as hospital needs demand.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in administering patient care and management of related services.
• Coordinates the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients in collaboration with other Directors.
• Verifies insurance for Direct Admit patients without an Emergency Medical Condition.
• Assists families and patients in teaching the skills necessary for successful post-discharge care.
• Ensures patient equipment and supplies are available and in operating condition.
• Performs clinical quality improvement activities such as patient satisfaction, physician satisfaction, and staff satisfaction surveying as necessary. Identifies and implements corrective actions as needed.
• Monitors the annual quality indicators for compliance to standards.
• Possesses knowledge of growth and development of appropriate patient populations.
• Maintains responsibility for professional growth and development.
• Performs Point of Care procedures in a timely manner according to established policy and procedure. Documents required information and complies with all Point of Care quality control standards.

Managerial Tasks

• Documents call-ins for all Departments in the absence of the Director/Assistant Director.
• Assists in the overall operation of the hospital through active participation in projects aimed at achieving the hospital's mission and incorporates the hospital's values in day-to-day activities.
• Assists in the selection of equipment, supplies, and goods for the running of the hospital and the caring of the patient with goals of quality and cost efficiency.
• Communicates with staff and physicians on administrative issues and follows up on issues until closure.
• Manages the resolution of patient or family complaints with the collaboration of the Directors as needed.
• Fiscally manages within budget and helps monitor overtime.
• Evaluates staff competencies and intervenes to maintain quality.
• Participates in selecting outside sources for needed services.
• Conducts performance reviews of staff and assists in the development of staff in collaboration with the Education Coordinator.
• Assists in recruiting and hiring competent staff.
• Assists staff in problem-solving work issues and adapting to the focused patient care environment.
• Maintains communication with off-duty Directors on an as-needed basis.
• Completes the Administrative Report for each shift.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program of nursing.
• Registered Nurse with current state licensure or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification. Certification is to be renewed by the recommended renewal date on the certification card.
• Minimum of 3 years of continuous clinical experience in a critical/acute care setting required.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a leadership or charge nurse role.